Metal Cover For The Sewer Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is THIMBLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: THIMBLE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	29%	6		Metal grates over sewer openings
3	22%	10		Sewer who specializes in cloak production

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "THIMBLE" which means:

noun

• As much as a thimble will hold
• A small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container

An example sentence would be:

• "She sewed a tiny dress with a thimble on her finger."
• "My grandmother passed down her silver thimble to me."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic10 Feb 2003	Down 21
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